Speech Therapy

Includes California-specific guidance. Timelines, eligibility and programs vary by state. Confirm details with your school or state’s parent center. Find your state’s parent center.

Speech-language therapy helps with talking, understanding, social communication, feeding and swallowing.

How to access

  • At school: request a speech and language assessment in writing.
  • Ages 0–3: through your Regional Center's Early Start program.
  • Privately: through health insurance with a doctor's referral.

What to expect

Sessions are often 30 minutes, 1–2 times per week, individually or in small groups. Ask for home practice ideas.

General information, not legal advice.